Banana Bread Pudding (Boma)

By ArmySister

Served at Boma, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Walt Disney World

Ingredients

• Bread:
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 5 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 pound cubed day-old brioche, croissants, challah, or Texas Toast (bread needs a high butter content)
• 3 bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 tbsp butter, cut into small cubes
• Vanilla Sauce:
• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 4-1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 large egg yolks

Preparation

Step 1

Bread:
Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, cream, and cinnamon sugar. Place half of the bread cubes in a 9X9-inch square pan. Cover with the sliced bananas, followed by the remaining bread. Pour the cream mixture over the entire dish, filling it two-thirds to three-quarters full. Press the top layer of bread into the liquid to prevent it from drying out. Scatter the butter cubes on top. Bake 60 to 70 minutes, until well set. Let sit for 20 minutes. Serve warm, with chilled vanilla sauce.

Vanilla Sauce:
Bring the cream, milk, vanilla, and sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Separately, whisk together the cornstarch and egg yolks. Temper the egg mixture by vigorously stirring in a few spoonfuls of the hot cream mixture, then blend the egg mixture into the remaining cream. Stir until well combined and thickened. Transfer into a bowl and set over an ice bath to cool before serving.